Farewell IRC, long live ERC
As the Intercontinental Rally Challenge prepares for its swansong in Cyprus, David Evans recalls the shortlived series' heyday - and looks ahead to its European successor
As this weekend's final round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge draws near, we know who's going to be champion. And we know, in all likelihood, who's going to win the rally. Congratulations to Skoda UK Motorsport and Andreas Mikkelsen.
But, here's a question for you. Two questions, in fact. Who won the first round of the IRC? And where was it?
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